CSSH—SCSS
The Canadian Society for the Sociology of Health
Société canadienne de sociologie de la santé
The Canadian Society for the Sociology of Health/Société canadienne de sociologie de la santé is dedicated to the promotion of the sociological study of health, illness and health care issues in Canada in both our official languages.
We began in 2008 with hosting the Interim Conference of the Research Committee on Medical Sociology of the International Sociology Association in Montreal and most recently hosted a Canadian-Australian conference in 2019 in Vancouver.
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Simulating Sociology: Activities for Course Engagement
When: Tuesday, April 7th 1-2 EST
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CSSH 2026 Virtual Conference on the Sociology of Health
June 16-18, 2026: Add to calendar
The 2026 Virtual Conference on the Sociology of Health (CSSH-SCSS2026) will take place online from the 16th to 18th June 2026.
CSSH brings together a network of leading sociology of health researchers and scholars from across Canada to exchange, discuss, and advance sociology of health research and dialogue.
Submit your abstract for either empirical or conceptual papers in either English or French and join our online community of conversation.
Sociology of health has never been more important.
We strive to promote academic learning and research of sociology of health as it pertains to real-world issues and settings. Browse our resources to explore the most up-to-date publications and policies informing students and professionals in this field, and our broader society.
In early January, when most people were still finalizing their New Year resolutions, I sat in front of my computer preparing to teach Gender, Sex, and Health. While the two years during which I did not teach this course might seem like a short pause, for me they marked a shift in the pedagogical era, a shift shaped by the rapid proliferation of generative AI.